The study of the distribution of, methods for finding, and properties of medically useful agents in natural sources, especially plants.
Identification, isolation, and characterization of biologically active substances in living things.
study of the biochemistry and pharmacology of plant drugs, herbs, and spices.
an applied science which deals with the biologic, biochemical, and economic features of natural drugs and their constituents. It is the study of drugs having their origin in the plant and animal kingdom.
The study of natural products (i.e., plant, animal, organism, or mineral in nature) used as drugs or for the preparation of drugs. Derived from the Greek pharmakon meaning drug and gnosis meaning knowledge.
A subfield of pharmacology which studies natural drugs, including the study of their biological and chemical components, botanical sources, and other characteristics (economic, biochemical, biological, etc.). find all NHC pages containing: pharmacognosy
Pharmacognosy is the study of medicines from natural sources.
